Columbia University in the City of New York
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
About Columbia University in the City of New York
School Type: Private
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: No
Accreditation: regional
Columbia University in the City of New York is a medium-sized private university located on an urban campus in New York, New York. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 8,833, and admissions are extremely selective, with an acceptance rate of 4%. The university offers 76 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 95%, and a student-faculty ratio of 6:1. Tuition and fees for students are $59,450.
Rankings
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- #1 Ranked in Best Master's in Game and Media Design Programs
- #2 Ranked in Best Online Master's in Biomedical Engineering Programs
- #3 Ranked in Colleges With the Most International Students
- #3 Ranked in Colleges With the Most International Students
- #5 Ranked in Best Chemical Engineering Programs
- #8 Ranked in Best Online Master's in Social Work Programs for 2024
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
4% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
99% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.
Graduation Rate Insight
95% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scoresConsidered (not required)
High school transcriptRequired
High school rankRecommended
Letter of recommendationRequired
High school GPARecommended
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programRequired
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Recommended
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollmentImplied no
Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile34-35
SAT 25th-75th Percentile1470-1570
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
34k
Students enrolled
23%
Online student enrollment
6:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
29%
Unknown
3%
Black
5%
Hispanic
8%
Two or more races
3%
Non-U.S. Citizen
37%
Asian
14%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Socio-economic diversity
21% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
33
Total Online Enrollment
7,666
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.23% online, 77% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
92% On-campus
8% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
CertificatesNot offered
AssociateNot offered
Bachelor'sNot offered
Graduate Certificate1% online
Master's18% online
Doctorate8% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $59,784 | $59,784 |
| Graduate | $54,672 | $54,672 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
| On-campus room and board | $17,758 |
| On-campus other expenses | $2,600 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $81,342 | $81,342 |
| Off-campus without family | $60,984 | $60,984 |
| Off-campus with family | $60,984 | $60,984 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
33%
State Grant Aid
6%
Institution Grant Aid
52%
Pell Grant
21%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$22k
Average student debtafter graduation
$78k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- All Track Combined
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Fencing
- Football
- Golf
- Other Sports
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Squash
- Swimming Diving
- Tennis
- Wrestling
- Archery
- Field Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Softball
- Volleyball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Architecture And Related Services. | |||
| 2 | Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies. | |||
| 3 | Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies. | |||
| 4 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
| 5 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
| 6 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs. | |||
| 7 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services. | |||
| 8 | Education. | |||
| 9 | Engineering. | |||
| 10 | English Language And Literature/Letters. | |||
| 11 | Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics. | |||
| 12 | Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences. | |||
| 13 | Health Professions And Related Programs. | |||
| 14 | History | |||
| 15 | History. | |||
| 16 | Legal Professions And Studies. | |||
| 17 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities. | |||
| 18 | Mathematics And Statistics. | |||
| 19 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. | |||
| 20 | Natural Resources And Conservation. | |||
| 21 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies. | |||
| 22 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology. | |||
| 23 | Philosophy And Religious Studies. | |||
| 24 | Physical Sciences. | |||
| 25 | Psychology. | |||
| 26 | Public Administration And Social Service Professions. | |||
| 27 | Social Sciences. | |||
| 28 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
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